fair trial
A civil or criminal trial that is held in accordance with the laws of the countryA civil or criminal trial that is held in accordance with the laws of the country. In the United States, this includes the right to consult with a lawyer and be judged by a competent, independent and impartial jury and judge.
» Do you think Tom got a fair trial?
Meaning
1 sensesA civil or criminal trial that is held in accordance with the laws of the country. In the United States, this includes the right to consult with a lawyer and be judged by a competent, independent and impartial jury and judge.
Examples
13 sentencesDo you think Tom got a fair trial?
Will the justice system ensure fair trials?
Yanni never got a fair trial.
Sami said he didn't get a fair trial.
Fair trials ensure the legitimacy of holding war criminals accountable.
Translations
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